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  Helpless: Are Riley and his two...

  Cathy Glass

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  The 32nd fostering memoir from international bestseller Cathy Glass 
  Struggling to cope with three young children, Janie turns to experienced foster carer Cathy Glass. Helping the family each morning, Cathy soon uncovers how dangerous their situation has truly become. 
  Riley and his two little siblings, Jayden and Lola, are not safe at home. 
  With all three children in her care, will Cathy be able to rebuild their lives – and Janie’s? 
  For fans of Maggie Hartley (Battered, Broken, Healed), Linda Watson-Brown (Don't Say A Word), Kat Ward (KERI 2), Veronica Clark (Snatched), and Torey L. Hayden (The Invisible Girl). 
  HarperCollins 2024

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  The Politics of Mass Violence in...

  Laura Robson

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  The Middle East today is characterized by an astonishingly bloody civil war in Syria, a highly racialized and militarized approach to the concept of a Jewish state in Israel and the Palestinian territories, an Iraqi state paralyzed by the emergence of class- and region-inflected sectarian identifications, a Lebanon teetering on the edge of collapse from the pressures of its huge numbers of refugees and its sect-bound political system, and the rise of a wide variety of Islamist paramilitary organizations seeking to operate outside all these states. 
   
   
   
  The region's emergence as a "zone of violence," characterized by a viciously dystopian politics of identity, is a relatively recent phenomenon, developing only over the past century; but despite these shallow historical roots, the mass violence and dispossession now characterizing Syria, Lebanon, Israel/Palestine, and Iraq have emerged as some of the twenty-first century's most intractable problems. In this study, Laura Robson uses a framework of mass violence—encompassing the concepts of genocide, ethnic cleansing, forced migration, appropriation of resources, mass deportation, and forcible denationalization—to explain the emergence of a dystopian politics of identity across the Eastern Mediterranean in the modern era and to illuminate the contemporary breakdown of the state from Syria to Iraq to Israel.

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  Little Women Podcast: The...

  Niina Niskanen

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  There was a real-life Friedrich Bhaer. In fact, Louisa May Alcott wanted to marry him and even start a school with him. This man appears in literal disguises in all of her novels. He is Friedrich in Little Women, Mac in Rose in Bloom and David in Work and many more. Henry and Louisa shared a deep friendship, was it more than friendship? In Little Women Jo's and Friedrich's age gap is 16 years. It is the same age difference as between Henry and Louisa. 
  One of the models for Jo and Friedrich might be Louisa's friend Elizabeth and her husband. Her life was surprisingly similar to the book Jo. She wasn't a writer, but there are parallels. Based on what I have found, her marriage with her lawyer husband was a happy one. She was devoted to the educational work and in the same way, as Jo does, she promoted co-education, for both male and female students. She became a dean of the university. Same way as Jo who becomes the matriarch of the Bhaer Academy in "Jo´s Boys".. 
  There is a very compelling case to be made that Henry David Thoreau was the real-life Friedrich Bhaer. Louisa once called her friend Emerson "The God of my idolatry" but it was Henry who merited her lifelong affection. The ties between Henry and the Alcotts are more extensive than one might expect. From the time when the Alcotts moved to Concord in March 1840 until Henry's passing in 1862. He was a frequent guest in the Alcott´s home taking tea or dinner with the family. Bronson who admired the young man's intellect often visited him in his hut at Walden Pond. If the connection between Henry and the Alcotts was strong, the connection between Louisa and Henry was even stronger

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  The Letters of Charlotte Brontë...

  Alan Drury

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  Immerse yourself in the captivating world of Charlotte Brontë featuring the remarkable performance of Imogen Stubbs as the iconic author herself in “The Letters of Charlotte Brontë”. 
   
  “Imogen Stubb’s reading of her letters show us a character so fine, so sympathetic that in the end we are uplifted” Good Book Guide 
   
  “Imogen Stubbs reading is enthusiastic... and her reading of Emily’s slow death could not be faulted. 5-star rating.”  Talking Business 
   
  Step back in time to the early 19th century as we unveil the poignant and tragic life of Charlotte Brontë (1816-1855). From the desolate Haworth parsonage to the captivating landscapes of Brussels and the windswept Yorkshire moors, Charlotte's life unfolds before your ears through her heartfelt letters to her closest friend and confidante, Ellen Nussey.  
   
  Witness her triumphant creation of "Jane Eyre," only to be struck by the heart-wrenching loss of her siblings. Discover the resilience of a woman who, despite personal tragedy, continued to pen timeless novels and wander her cherished moors. 
   
  Enjoy a gripping narrative of Charlotte Brontë's remarkable life and untimely death, filled with passion, perseverance, and profound literary legacy. This is Charlotte Brontë’s world, a literary genius who left an indelible mark on literature. 
   
  Also available as part of the CLASSIC LETTERS & JOURNALS BOX SET, a sixteen hour, seven-volume edition featuring the letters and journals of Lord Nelson, Charlotte Brontë, Scott of the Antarctic, Queen Victoria, Lord Byron, Jane Austen and Dorothy Wordsworth. Performed by Charles Dance, Imogen Stubbs, Edward Fox, Virginia McKenna, Robert Powell, Fiona Shaw and Jenny Agutter. 
   
  © & ℗ 2022 Mr Punch Audiobooks Ltd

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  Walks Like A Duck - How a Mom...

  Kim R. Livingston

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  When her son's teacher suggests the boy be tested for ADHD, Kim Livingston, uninformed and wary of the label, fights her. She fights the social worker, the doctor. "We can call it whatever you like," the doctor says. "But if he walks like a duck and talks like a duck, they're all going to know he's a duck." 
   
   
   
  This English professor grew up spacey and overweight. Drowning in the unrealistic demands of motherhood, Livingston steals her son's ADHD medication and watches it transform her life—for good and bad. 
   
   
   
  She grows weary of subjective diagnoses and chemical treatments from traditional psychology experts, and experiments with functional medicine—brain mapping and nutritional supplements—as a way to understand her brain's potential, bio-hacking her way to a healthy body and mind. 
   
   
   
  Kim Livingston's story is for the overextended, out-of-shape parent embarrassed over their messy house, or worried whether to medicate their children; and for teachers who seek insight into the mind of that quiet back-row student. It includes frustration, denial, some bold decisions—moments many listeners will recognize in their own lives.

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  Cherished by God - When Suicide...

  Christ Is All Ministries

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  In this compassionate and hope-filled audiobook, "Cherished by God: When Suicide Tempts, Hope Remains," we embark on a journey through Scripture's most profound messages of hope, healing, and divine love. Drawing from timeless biblical wisdom and the experiences of faith-filled individuals who faced their darkest moments, this audiobook offers a beacon of light for those struggling with thoughts of despair. 
  Through carefully crafted chapters exploring the stories of biblical figures like David, Elijah, and Job, alongside powerful testimonies of God's faithfulness to women like Hannah and Naomi, listeners will discover the deep truth of their infinite worth in God's eyes. Each narrative is woven together with gentle pastoral guidance, professional insights, and the unchanging promises found in Scripture. 
  This audiobook provides: 
  - Deep biblical insights into human worth and God's unfailing love 
  - Practical spiritual practices for times of darkness 
  - Stories of hope and restoration from Scripture 
  - Biblical perspectives on emotional healing and mental wellness 
  - Thoughtful guidance for both those struggling and their loved ones 
  - Powerful prayers and meditation passages 
  - Clear pathways to finding help and support

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